April 02, 2014, 7:45AM

Two years ago, then 25-year-old Amami Greer was one of the youngest brick-and-mortar business owners on an ever-burgeoning Alberta Street. "Leaving college, trying to join the workforce and find a livable wage, I felt like people were treating me like a child. They wanted me to volunteer or work for something that wouldn't let me provide for myself," she... Full story »

April 01, 2014, 10:16PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Candy Babel regularly stocks a variety of candy from around the globe. Some candy is gluten free, some vegan, some locally produced. Store owner, Amani Greer, says she always is sampling new products to offer her clients. It's a hard life! Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

April 01, 2014, 10:16PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Nicole Rooney and her daughter Keely Rooney, 4, stop by Candy Babel for a little afternoon treat. Rooney says that they have been visiting Amani Greer's shop since it opened two years ago. Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

April 01, 2014, 10:16PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Candy Babel regularly stocks a variety of candy from around the globe. Some candy is gluten free, some vegan, some locally produced. Store owner, Amani Greer, says she always is sampling new products to offer her clients. It's a hard life! Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

April 01, 2014, 10:16PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Nicole Rooney and her daughter Keely Rooney, 4, stop by Candy Babel for a little afternoon treat. Rooney says that they have been visiting Amani Greer's shop since it opened two years ago. Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

April 01, 2014, 10:15PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Laurel Burkhalter stops by Candy Babel to pick up three pre-formed sugar eggs and an assortment of candies with which to decorate them. She plans to make one for herself and each of her siblings - a tradition from their childhood. Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

April 01, 2014, 10:15PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Candy Babel regularly stocks a variety of candy from around the globe. Some candy is gluten free, some vegan, some locally produced. Store owner, Amani Greer, says she always is sampling new products to offer her clients. It's a hard life! Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

April 01, 2014, 10:15PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Greer says she starts collecting vintage tins, baskets and toys as early as December for her busiest season of the year - Easter. She loves the idea of reusing materials and merchandise that someone else previously enjoyed. Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

April 01, 2014, 10:15PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Greer says she starts collecting vintage tins, baskets and toys as early as December for her busiest season of the year - Easter. She loves the idea of reusing materials and merchandise that someone else previously enjoyed. Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

April 01, 2014, 10:15PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - April 1, 2014 - Amani Greer, owner of Candy Babel, delights in offering an assortment of sweets from around the globe, but she seems to take as much pleasure from educating her customers and fostering a sense of community. Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian